Magic Kingdom Restaurants 2018 – A Comprehensive Guide

This is a complete guide to all the Magic Kingdom Restaurants, including an interactive map with locations and features of each and every Magic Kingdom Restaurant. Just click on a location for menu and amenities.

Use our table to contents to quickly navigate to a particular restaurant of interest.

Restaurant Features

This interactive map provides an overview of amenities as well as link to the Disney’s current official menu for every Magic Kingdom Restaurant.

We have organized the Magic Kingdom Restaurants by type – table service, quick service, and counter service. You can also filter the map by these types.

You can find information on the restaurant either by clicking on the marker on the map for each restaurant, or by looking at the description of the restaurant below.

You will find restaurant type (table, quick or counter service), menus, map location on an interactive map, character experiences, cuisine, meals served, reservation requirements, dining events, whether there is air conditioning or indoor seating, whether the Disney Dining Plan is accepted, and more. We have created icons to help you get this information at-a-glance within both the article and the interactive map of Magic Kingdom Restaurants.

Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants

If you are just looking for the best Magic Kingdom Restaurants, after much research, here is how we rank them. We have separated them into table service and quick/counter service since the dining experiences are very different.

Best Table Service Restaurants in Magic Kingdom

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Cinderella’s Royal Table

Crystal Palace

Jungle Navigation Company Skipper’s Canteen

Liberty Tree Tavern

Best Quick or Counter Service Restaurants in Magic Kingdom

Be Our Guest Restaurant Breakfast and Lunch

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Gaston’s Tavern

Columbia Harbour House

Table Service Magic Kingdom Restaurants

At table service restaurants, you will be seated before ordering. You will place your order and pay for your food with your server.

You will probably need reservations to eat at any of the table service restaurants.

Be Our Guest offers three meals. While other restaurants are strictly table service or quick/counter service, Be Our Guest has both depending on the meal that guests choose to eat there. Breakfast and lunch are quick service and dinner is table service.

Advanced Dining Reservations are needed for all three meals. Most Disney restaurants do not require reservations for quick or counter service restaurants, but Be Our Guest is the exception. Guests can place breakfast and lunch orders 30 days ahead of time.

Since many aspects of the quick service procedures are unusual, such as the need for reservations, and dinner is strictly table service, we have listed Be Our Guest amongst table service offerings for the purposes of organizing this article.

Although the Beast is there during dinner, it is not considered a true character meal.

Guests dine inside one of three dining rooms in Beast’s castle. If you want to see the enchanted rose, you will need to get a table in the forbidden, and foreboding, West Wing.

The Disney Dining Plan is accepted. A quick service credit is required for breakfast and lunch and a table service credit is required for dinner. At breakfast and lunch, guests can use a snack credit on some items, such as the Master’s Cupcake. If you are looking to try the Grey Stuff, it can be found in and on the Master’s Cupcake, as well as at dinner as a standalone dessert.

At dinner, beer and wine can be purchased. Be Our Guest Restaurant was the first restaurant to offer alcohol in the Magic Kingdom…

Cinderella’s Royal Table

Cinderella’s Royal Table is another one of the most difficult reservations to secure at Disney World. The location of this meal is exceptional – the dining room is inside Cinderella’s Castle. The check-in desk is located at the back side of the castle in Fantasyland.

Guests will be checked in and brought into a waiting area for a Disney photo with Cinderella, then called to climb the winding staircase up to their table. An elevator is available for guests who cannot climb stairs.

This is a character meal. Not only do guests get to meet Cinderella before being seated, but an assortment of princesses will come to each table throughout the meal for a meet and greet where guests can snap photos and get autographs…

and maybe a kiss!

This moment ended up with a baby sporting a bright red lipstick print on her forehead.

The Disney Dining Plan is accepted. Cinderella’s Royal Table is considered a Fine/Signature Dining and therefore requires two table service credits per person.

Champagne and sparkling wine may be purchased at lunch and dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table.

The Crystal Palace – A Buffet with Character

The Crystal Palace serves a bountiful buffet for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The meals are a buffet.

This is a character meal with Winnie the Pooh and Friends. Each character stops at each guest’s table. There is not a formal Disney Photopass photographer at Crystal Palace, but you can take your own pictures.

Many guests like to get autographs from the characters, and this is a great opportunity to get a bunch from the folks from the Hundred Acre Woods!

Early Advance Dining Reservations (Early ADRs) are available. Although an early ADR used to get you past the crowds in the morning, now only the earliest ADR will get you onto Main Street before the crowds. This is due to the new Magic Kingdom rope drop procedure implemented in 2017.

Jungle Navigation Co. Limited Skipper Canteen

This restaurant is styled as the place that off-duty Jungle Cruise pilots go to refuel. The backstory of Jungle Navigation Co. Limited Skipper Canteen or “Skipper Canteen” for short is that it is owned and operated by the granddaughter of Dr. Albert Falls, who started the Jungle Navigation Company, which is the company behind the Jungle Cruise.

There are three rooms that guests can choose from – the crew’s colonial-era Mess Hall, the Jungle Room, and the S.E.A. Room—a once-secret meeting place for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

Liberty Tree Tavern

The theming of the Liberty Tree Tavern is U.S. history and its individual rooms are dedicated to historical figures in United States history (Betsy Ross,George and Martha Washington, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Paul Jones). This colonial-styled eatery is popular and reservations can be hard to come by.

Many diners come to Liberty Tree Tavern for the All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Patriot’s Platter, with roasted turkey, prime rib, pork roast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, seasonal vegetables, and house mac and cheese. for those that don’t have a patriot-sized appetite, the New England Clam Chowder is quite popular.

It is located in the center of Festival of Fantasy parade route and guests might be able to aim to finish a late lunch just as the parade passes.

The Plaza Restaurant

This casual restaurant is a not-so-hidden gem that serves deli-style lunch or dinner with sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads and desserts. The Plaza club, fried green tomato sandwich, and strawberry salad are some lighter options.

There is a soda fountain where guests can share a shake, an ice cream float or a banana split. Glowing Ariel or Pirates Punch will be sure to please the youngest of the crew!

The Plaza Restaurant accepts the Disney Dining Plan, but it is not a good use of credits as the restaurant is relatively inexpensive. You can get much better value in exchange for a table service credit at other Magic Kingdom Restaurants.

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Straight out of Lady and the Tramp, Tony’s is an Italian restaurant where Lady and the Tramp shared their first kiss. From Tony’s special spaghetti to delicious chicken parmesan, Italian dishes are the staples at Tony’s. Tony’s Town Square restaurant has some great appetizers, including calamari, as well as great drinks and desserts. Tiramisu, anyone?

This is also the location of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Dining Package, a hard ticket event that allows you to enjoy a lovely meal at Tony’s and then get VIP seating for the Festival of Fantasy Parade. It is the only Magic Kingdom Restaurant that participates.

Quick (& Counter) Service Magic Kingdom Restaurants

Aloha Isle

Aloha Isle serves pineapple Dole Whip – a pineapple-flavored soft serve ice cream treat that produces long lines at this counter service restaurant. There is also a pineapple float made with dole whip available. It is only available one other place in all of Disney World – at the Polynesian Resort.

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

This snack shop serves ice cream, smoothies, and refreshments. There is air conditioning inside where guests place orders, but no air conditioned seating. There are tables outside where guests can sit and relax while they enjoy their snacks.

Columbia Harbour House

Columbia Harbour House is open for lunch and dinner. As the name suggests, you can find some good options that come from the Harbor at Columbia Harbour House, including their lobster roll and grilled salmon. Meals featuring seafood, snacks, refreshments, and desserts can all be found here. Top off your meal with a Boston Cream Pie.

This is an indoor quick service restaurant, so guests can dine and enjoy air conditioning while they eat.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Cosmic Rays is the largest counter service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom.

Stop by for burgers, sandwiches, falafel, chicken, refreshments, and desserts! There are three sides to the restaurant that feature different menus. This is a good option when different people in your crew are hungry for different things and agreement is a challenge. There is even a topping bar that ensures guests can customize their eats to satisfy their taste buds.

Lots of indoor seating is available so guests can eat and cool off at the same time. There is even entertainment – an animatronic lounge singer named “Sonny Eclipse,” who belts out jazzy tunes.

Gaston’s Tavern

Gaston’s Tavern is a snack shop with options like cinnamon rolls, chocolate croissants, sliced apples and caramel, and veggies and dip. You can find snacks here that are decadent or healthy, depending on what you are looking for.

Although this is called a tavern, no alcohol is served. You can, however, find LeFou’s Brew, a nonalcoholic drink for which Gaston’s tavern is well known. That is made of frozen Apple Juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow and topped with passion fruit-mango foam, and served in a souvenir goblet or stein.

There are a few tables in Gaston’s Tavern, and air conditioning is available.

Liberty Square Market

Liberty Square Market is a snack shop that features a number of yummy snacks, including some very healthy ones! Baked potatoes, fresh fruit, greek yogurt and dried cranberries are among the menu offerings. Seating can be found behind the market.

Main Street Bakery

This is the place to go if you are looking for Starbucks. Coffee, frappuccinos, espresso drinks, and smoothie offerings are prolific.

Considering it is a bakery, it will not come as a surprise that baked goods are also sold. Muffins, cookies, scones and other various pastries can be found at the Main Street Bakery.

Disney dining plan counter service and snack credits can be used here.

Main Street Confectionery

Official Site

Location: Main Street

Cuisine: Candy Shop

Meals: Snack / Dessert

Tables in Wonderland: No

This is technically a shop, but we would be remiss not to include it on our restaurant list as it has some of the best sweets in the park. This lovely, old-fashioned candy shop is a must do for those with a sweet tooth.

A copious variety of cookies, candy, rice krispie treats, cupcakes, character-inspired caramel apples, and refreshments are available at this sweet shop.

There is not seating here, but the the shop is air conditioned inside. As it is situated on Main Street, be prepared to either walk and munch, or hold onto it until you can find a place to sit down and savor your sweet treat!

Pinocchio Village Haus

Pinocchio Village Haus is a quick service restaurant offering Italian food such as flatbread pizzas, chicken parmesan, and sweet treats like tiramisu gelato for dessert.

During Early Morning Magic, breakfast is available here. That is a hard ticket event that lets you get into Fantasyland at 7:45, before the park officially opens, with access to all the rides in Fantasyland.

There is indoor seating and guests can cool off here while they enjoy a bite.

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Location: Main Street

Cuisine: American

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Tables in Wonderland: No

This adorable, nostalgic little ice cream parlor sells hand-dipped (scoop) ice cream. Floats, fresh waffle-bowl sundaes and Mickey cones with chocolate ears are some of the offerings to satisfy a sweet tooth. Other menu items include Mickey’s Kitchen Sink Sundae and a Doughnut Sundae for those looking to get a burst of energy to fuel a day in the park.

Fat-free and sugar-free options are also available.

Prince Eric’s Village Market

Prince Eric’s Village Market is a counter service kiosk in New Fantasyland. It offers snacks for guests. This is a great place to go if you are looking for a healthy snack as they usually have a nice selection of fresh fruit.

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

If you like waffles, you need to consider a stop at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments on your way through Magic Kingdom. This is one of Magic Kingdom’s walk-up (counter service) restaurants.

They sell some awesome snacks for guests to indulge in, many of them in waffle form. From their fresh-fruit waffle sandwich with chocolate hazelnut spread, to the sweet and spicy chicken and waffle sandwich, to their breakfast egg and cheese waffle, to a waffle with strawberries and whipped cream, you can’t go wrong.

They have non-waffle offerings as well. Pretzel dogs, funnel cakes and baked potatoes are also on the menu.

All in all, this place has some indulgent and delicious options.

You won’t be able to cool off in AC, but let’s be honest, all the delicious waffle offerings make up for that.

Space Dog

Official Menu not published

Location: Tomorrowland

Cuisine: American

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Tables in Wonderland: No

Space Dog is a hot dog cart that is only open seasonally, during the most crowded times of the year. Check out this free crowd calendar for an idea of when you might be able to enjoy a hot dog from Space Dog.

Storybook Treats

Soft-serve ice cream, hot fudge sundaes, floats, and refreshments are all available to satisfy a sweet tooth or thirst. This is a counter service restaurant so there is no indoor seating, and thus no air conditioning.

Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant

Location: Tomorrowland

Cuisine: American

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Tables in Wonderland: No

Tomorrowland Terrace is a restaurant in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. It is a quick service restaurant featuring American fare – burgers and sandwiches. Diners head out to eat on a large patio with a great view of Cinderella’s Castle.

This is not an air-conditioned space to cool off on hot park days, but most of the patio is shaded with overhead fans, and reservations are not available for lunch or dinner.

The Fireworks dessert party is a hard-ticket event hosted at Tomorrowland Terrace. Reservations can be made 180 days in advance. First, guests will enjoy a delectable dessert buffet and then be escorted by Cast members onto a special spot on the Plaza Garden for fireworks viewing. There is a terrace view that is available as a VIP upgrade to this event.

Westward Ho

Westward Ho is a small counter service restaurant that offers refreshments and a few snacks. The frozen lemonade slush is a favorite here.

Disney Dining Plan snack credits are accepted here, but the dining plan is not accepted for entrees.

Magic Kingdom Character Dining Restaurants

In our detailed list of all the restaurants, we have identified those with a character dining experience by this handshake icon. There are only two true character dining experiences at Magic Kingdom:

Cinderella’s Royal Table (meet Cinderella as well as a rotating selection of other princesses)

Crystal Palace (meet Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the 100 Acre Woods)

The Beast is usually available to meet on your way into Be Our Guest for dinner, but Disney does not consider this a character meal.

Our Overall Favorite Magic Kingdom Restaurant

This goes to Be Our Guest. The theming, food, and efficiency of this restaurant are all truly top notch. The fact that a well-planned early breakfast can get guests onto rides ahead of time is also a huge plus now that the Disney has changed its opening procedures. If you would like more information on this spectacular Magic Kingdom Restaurant, we provide a review with extremely detailed information for your reading pleasure.

Please tell us your favorite restaurants and dishes at the restaurants in the Magic Kingdom in the comments!